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The normal range of mouth opening
M Mezitis1, G Rallis, N Zachariades
1Oral and Maxillofacial Department of General Peripheral Hospital of Attica KAT, Athens, Greece.
Summary
Maximal mouth opening was measured in 1,160 healthy Greek adults aged 18-70. Findings align with international research on oral measurements.
Area of Science:
- Oral health
- Anthropometry
- Human physiology
Background:
- Maximal mouth opening (MMO) is a key indicator of oral health and function.
- Variations in MMO can be influenced by demographics and geographic location.
- Establishing normative data is crucial for clinical assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the average maximal mouth opening in a healthy Greek adult population.
- To compare these measurements with existing international data.
- To contribute to the anthropometric database of oral parameters.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1,160 healthy Greek adults.
- Participants' ages ranged from 18 to 70 years.
- Maximal mouth opening was measured using a standardized technique.
Main Results:
- The study successfully measured the maximal mouth opening for all participants.
- The obtained results were comparable to those previously reported by researchers globally.
- This indicates a potential universality in maximal mouth opening parameters across diverse populations.
Conclusions:
- The maximal mouth opening measurements in healthy Greek adults are consistent with international findings.
- This suggests that established reference ranges for maximal mouth opening may be broadly applicable.
- Further research could explore specific ethnic or regional variations.